These 26 Amazing Parents Know Exactly How To Celebrate Pride Month With Their Kids

byJune 15, 2017, 10:03 pm

Every June, the LGBTQ community comes together to embrace their diversity and quest for equality during Pride celebrations.

While Pride originally was just a single day of celebration, it has quickly turned into a whole month of events held to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. These riots were considered the turning point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the U.S., and ever since then, all major cities have put together a variety of events ranging from pride parades, picnics, parties, workshops, all the way to concerts. While these events are typically aimed at members off the community, more and more allies and parents are starting to show solidarity by celebrating alongside their friends and families.

Although we hear plenty of tragic stories about LGBTQ youth being cast out by their parents, there are so, so many who love their children exactly as they are. Take these 26 incredible moms and dads, for example.

1. Mom really wants love for her “(single) gay son” and I mean, what parent doesn’t want their kiddo to find happiness?

23. Work that tutu, Mom!

24. When she couldn’t make it to Pride herself, this girl’s mom went and brought her home a little souvenir.

25. These parents got proactive and manned the information tables while their children were out celebrating.

26. This mom wasn’t going to let anything keep her from helping her daughters celebrate. In fact, she’s been holding this exact sign at Pride for the past three decades! Now that’s what I call a proud mama.

These amazing parents aren’t just shining examples for parents of LGBTQ children, but for all moms and dads. If you you think these parents are doing Pride right, give this story a share and check out which local Pride events are happening near you.